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Laax vs Nendaz vs Saas-Fee: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Laax, Nendaz and Saas-Fee based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

LaaxNendazSaas-Fee
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionGraubündenCanton ValaisSaas Valley
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyNoYes
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) (approx. 140 km); St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (approx. 100 km)Geneva Airport (GVA) - 160 km (approx. 2 hours by car); Sion Airport (SIR) - 20 km (approx. 30 minutes by car)Sion (approx. 75 km); Geneva (approx. 230 km)
Ski area224 km412 km100 km
Blue slopes88 km107 km25 km
Red slopes81 km202 km50 km
Black slopes19 km103 km25 km
Ski lifts299222
Village altitude1,016 m1,252 m1,790 m
Maximum altitude3,018 m3,330 m3,600 m
Hiking trails250 km250 km350 km
Population2,1126,9431,638
Accommodation beds10,87023,0007,100

Key differences

  • Nendaz has the largest ski area: 412 km, compared with Laax (224 km) and Saas-Fee (100 km).
  • Nendaz has the most black slopes: 103 km, compared with Saas-Fee (25 km) and Laax (19 km).
  • Nendaz has the most ski lifts: 92, compared with Laax (29) and Saas-Fee (22).
  • Saas-Fee has the highest village: 1,790 m, compared with Nendaz (1,252 m) and Laax (1,016 m).
  • Saas-Fee has the highest top altitude: 3,600 m, compared with Nendaz (3,330 m) and Laax (3,018 m).
  • Saas-Fee has the most hiking trails: 350 km, compared with Laax (250 km) and Nendaz (250 km).
  • Nendaz has the largest accommodation capacity: 23,000, compared with Laax (10,870) and Saas-Fee (7,100).

Laax

World-class freestyle infrastructure including the largest halfpipe in the world and 5 snowparks; extensive 224 km ski area connected with Flims and Falera; high snow reliability due to Vorab Glacier; recognized family-friendly destination; unique summer experiences like the longest treetop walk (Senda dil Dragun) and swimming in turquoise lakes like Caumasee.

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Nendaz

Nendaz is a family-friendly gateway to the 4 Vallées, the largest linked ski domain in Switzerland. It is famous for its unique network of historical irrigation channels (bisses) which provide 98km of flat, scenic hiking, and its world-class freeride itineraries. The resort also hosts an iconic international Alphorn festival.

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Saas-Fee

Known as the 'Pearl of the Alps,' Saas-Fee offers year-round glacier skiing, a car-free authentic atmosphere, and the world's highest revolving restaurant surrounded by 13 four-thousand-meter peaks.

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